Photo Coverage: Susan Stroman, John Tartaglia, et al. at StageWrite iPad App LaunchMarch 2, 2012StageWrite just launched its new iPad App with lots of theatre veterans in attendance including:Susan Stroman, John Tartaglia, Sierra Boggess, Joshua Henry, Will Swenson, Scott Ellis, Felipe Gamba of Disney Theatricals, Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty - composer/lyricist team for 'Ragtime', Rebecca Luker, Danny Burstein, Robert Petkoff, Matt Cavenaugh, Jenny Powers, and many more.
Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Red CarpetMarch 2, 2012The musical Carrie made her return eagerly awaiting return to New York City last night after the show's notoriously short 1988 run on Broadway. This brand new and revised production, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), has already extended its run, and will now play performances through April 22, 2012. Check out photos below from the opening night red carpet!
Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Box Office Opens at the ImperialMarch 2, 2012The producers of the new Broadway musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT hosted a "'S Wonderful" box office on yesterday, March 1st at the Imperial Theatre. From 10 a.m. to noon, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT fans had the chance to win tickets to preview performances, gift certificates, signed items, and other treats through surprise giveaways and by answering trivia questions about the show's stars and songs.
Photo Coverage: Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE Opens at Signature; Edward Norton & More!February 28, 2012Signature Theatre opened the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor last night, February 27. HURT VILLAGE runs through March 18, 2012 and is the inaugural production in the The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Company's new home The Pershing Square Signature Center. Broadwayworld was on hand for the opening and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Secret Concert!February 18, 2012BroadwayWorld.com was on hand on Friday night, February 17th when cast members from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR performed a secret concert for a few VERY lucky fans of the show. The concert featured some of the show's most notable hit songs, performed at the very appropriate venue of 'The Crypt' at The Church of the Intercession on 155th Street and Broadway in New York City. Stay tuned for video footage from the cast and the show's rocking band!
Photo Coverage: America Ferrera, Bobby Cannavale & More in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY!February 16, 2012The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returned with its new edition, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, at the Triad Theater for two shows on February 13, 14 and 15. BroadwayWorld was on hand to snap the comedic crew, which included special guests Bobby Cannavale, America Ferrera, Gina Gershon and more.
Photo Coverage: Elaine Stritch & More Celebrate Theatreworks 50th AnniversaryFebruary 13, 2012Theatreworks USA hosted its 50th Anniversary Celebration gala last night, February 12, 2012 at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Elaine Stritch appeared as the Special Guest Performer for the gala, which also featured appearances from Special Guest Presenters Kathleen Chalfant, Nathan Lane and Sara Ramirez.
BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!
UP ON THE MARQUEE: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT!January 30, 2012This new musical features a veritable hit parade of iconic George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin songs as well as some unknown gems in their catalog. Check out the theatre, decked out with the titles of the featured songs and more, below!
UP ON THE MARQUEE: EVITA Complete!February 2, 2012Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA opens April 5, 2012 at the Marquis Theatre. Previews begin Monday, March 12, 2012. Joining the previously announced stars of EVITA - world renowned music artist Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger in her Broadway debut as Eva Perón and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón - are Max von Essen as Magaldi, Rachel Potter as the Mistress, and Christina DeCicco as the alternate/standby for Eva Perón.
Previously, BroadwayWorld brought you a look at the marquee in progress and today we bring you a look at the finished product. Check it out below!
UP ON THE MARQUEE: NEWSIES!January 30, 2012As previously announced, Newsies will move to Broadway's Nederlander Theatre for a strictly limited 101 performance run this spring, following its critically-hailed run at Paper Mill Playhouse in fall 2011. The marquee is up, complete with new photos, and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
Up On the Marquee: ONCE!January 24, 2012ONCE, which begins previews on Broadway Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with opening night set for Sunday, March 18, 2012. Get a first look at the new marquee on the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre below!
Up On the Marquee: EVITA!January 24, 2012Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA opens April 5, 2012 at the Marquis Theatre. Previews begin Monday, March 12, 2012. The marquee is now up on the theatre - check it out below!
UP ON THE MARQUEE: NEWSIES!December 29, 2011As previously announced, Newsies will move to Broadway's Nederlander Theatre for a strictly limited 101 performance run following its critically-hailed run at Paper Mill Playhouse earlier this fall. The musical, featuring a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman, and a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), will play its first Broadway preview on March 15th prior to its March 29th opening night; the final performance is scheduled for June 10th.
The marquee is up and BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the finished theater exterior below!